(SitNews) Juneau, Alaska - After the M/V Pacific Queen grounded at Harris Habor in Juneau Tuesday morning, the Coast Guard Sector Juneau personnel responded to a report of possible pollution caused by the grounding.

Coast Guard pollution responders arrived on scene and observed a small sheen. The hull of Pacific Queen sustained minor damage due to grounding.

The owner of the vessel took actions to regain the stability of their vessel and mitigate any threat of pollution. The Coast Guard will maintain an active role in overseeing the safety of the worksite.

“Even though this is a small spill, Coast Guard members are trained to respond to all sizes of spills of oil or hazardous materials,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffry Crews, Sector Juneau marine science technician.

“Any sheen is required to be reported to your local Coast Guard unit or the National Response Center 1-800-424-8802 as soon as possible," said Petty Officer 1st Class Crews

The owner of Pacific Queen reports the vessel has an estimated 150 gallons of diesel onboard.




Edited by Mary Kauffman

Source of News: 

United States Coast Guard
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